Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
A quick and fiery chicken stir-fry with bell peppers, onions, and carrots in a bold, spicy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 2 medium bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large carrot
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 1.5 lb chicken breast into thin strips and toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Let marinate while you prep veggies.
- 2
Slice the 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, and 1 carrot into thin strips. Keep them separate from the chicken.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes, until browned on one side, then stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- 4
Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and carrot to the same skillet. Stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly charred at the edges.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 2 tbsp water. Pour over the veggies and stir to coat.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies evenly. Serve hot.
- 7
Optional: garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Small bowl
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